Anthropometry and Physical Condition Profile of Bhayangkara FC Professional Football Athletes

The purpose of this study was to investigate the anthropometry and physical condition profile of Bhayangkara FC professional football athletes. The research was conducted by survey. The research sample amounted to 19 athletes. Data were collected through anthropometric measurements including weight, height, and leg length as well as physical condition tests including 30 meter sprint, illinois, sit and reach, vertical jump, Yo Yo Fitness test. The data were analyzed by T-score and then categorized on a scale of very good to very poor. The results showed that the anthropometric profile of Bhayangkara FC professional football athletes were mostly in the moderate category (8 athletes/42.11%), while the others were in the poor category (5 athletes/26.32%), good (3 athletes/15.79%), good once (2 athletes/10.53 %), and less than once (1 athlete 5.26 %). The study also showed that the physical condition profile of Bhayangkara FC professional football athletes were mostly in the moderate category (10 athletes/52.63%), while the others were in the good category (4 athletes/21.05%), less (3 athletes/15.79%), very good (1 athlete/5.26 %), and very poor (1 athlete/5.26 %). In conclusion, the mean anthropometric profile of Bhayangkara FC professional football athletes showed a moderate category and the mean physical condition profile of Bhayangkara FC professional football athletes showed a moderate category.

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Tingkat Kebugaran Jasmani Atlet Hoki Indoor STKIP Pasundan Cimahi

Jurnal Olahraga ◽

10.37742/jo.v5i2.104 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 119-126

Author(s):

Yudi Hidayat

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Condition ◽

Research Method ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Survey Method ◽

Fitness Level ◽

The Poor ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Shuttle Run

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of physical fitness of hockey athletes from STKIP Pasundan Cimahi 2017. The research method used was descriptive survey method. The population and sample of this study were 2016 Hockey STKIP Pasundan Cimahi 2016 athletes who actively practiced 14 people, and the sampling technique used total sampling. The instrument used was a physical condition test, namely: Modified Sit and Reach, Sit-Up, Shuttle Run, 20 meter run, Bleep Test and Vertical Jump. The results showed: 1) None of the 2017 STKIP Pasundan Cimahi hockey athletes were categorized as Excellent and Good; 2) There are six or 43% of hockey athletes in STKIP Pasundan Cimahi that fall into the Fair category; 3) There are six or 43% of hockey athletes in STKIP Pasundan Cimahi that fall into the Poor category; 4) There are two or 14% of hockey athletes in STKIP Pasundan Cimahi which are in the Very Poor category. Overall it can be concluded that the fitness level of hockey athletes in STKIP Pasundan Cimahi in 2017 is in the category of Less

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Comparison of Some Biomotoric Properties and Anthropometric Measurements of Male Basketball and Football Players

Journal of Education and Training Studies ◽

10.11114/jets.v6i5.2140 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (5) ◽

pp. 118

Author(s):

Bülent Turna ◽

Fatih Kılınç

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Body Weight ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Subcutaneous Fat ◽

Anthropometric Measurements ◽

Football Players ◽

Football Team ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

Basketball Team

The purpose of this study is to determine and compare some biomotoric properties and anthropometric measurements of Antalya Muratpaşa High School Boys’ Basketball Team and Football Team. Thirty volunteering players from Antalya Muratpaşa High School Boys’ Basketball and Football Teams participated in the study. Fifteen of the participants were from the Basketball Team and 15 were from Football Team. The mean age of the Football Team was 16,3 ±0,9 years; mean body weight was 65,6 ±9,4 kg, mean height was 170,3 ±6,7 cm; and the mean age of the Basketball Team was 15,5 ±0,74 years, mean body weight was 64,8 ±11,7 kg, mean height was 178,6 ±6,1 cm. As well as the height, weight, age values of the 15 Basketballer and 15 Footballer Boys’, the right and left grip force, back force, sprint tests, leg force, free vertical jump, subcutaneous fat measurements from 8 different points, and circumference measurements from 7 different points were taken. As a result of the comparison between some biomotoric properties, a significant difference was found between the vertical jump test values of the Basketball Team and Football Team (p<0, 05). When the Basketball and Football teams participating in the study were compared, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the calf area sub-cutaneous fat measurement values (p<0, 05). No statistically significant differences were found in the measurements of shoulder, chest inspiration, chest expiration, arm, forearm, thigh circumference, calf circumference, hip circumferences of the Boys’ Basketball and Football players who participated in our study (p<0,05). A statistically significant difference was found in the 10-m speed run tests of the Boys’ Basketball Team and Football Team Players (p<0,05). The data of the study were analyzed in Independent Samples T Test (p<0,05) according to statistical significance levels. Nobody should doubt that positive science is affecting all sports disciplines in the light of technological developments in our present age and it will continue even more in the future with more efficient and faster use to serve sports and sportsmen. In this context, it was aimed in the present study to determine how young sportsmen are suitable for their branches, and also to determine the missing and full aspects of their present biomotoric and physical statuses, supplement the missing aspects, and improve the full ones.

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Penyusunan tes fisik atlet pencak silat dewasa kategori tanding

Jurnal Keolahragaan ◽

10.21831/jk.v4i2.6423 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 145

Author(s):

Cahniyo Wijaya Kuswanto

Keyword(s):

Research And Development ◽

Physical Condition ◽

Standard Score ◽

Physical Test ◽

Development Method ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

T Score ◽

The Mean ◽

Shuttle Run ◽

Push Up

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan sebuah pedoman tes fisik atlet pencak silat dewasa kategori tanding yang valid dan reliabel yang dapat digunakan untuk mengukur kondisi fisik atlet pencak silat dewasa kategori tanding. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development). Teknik Analisis data menggunakan penyusunan skor baku dengan rerata dan simpangan baku skor T yang digolongkan menjadi lima norma berdasar pada distribusi gejala normal, yaitu sangat baik, baik, sedang, kurang, sangat kurang. Data yang diperoleh tiap-tiap jenis tes merupakan data kasar dari hasil tiap tes yang di capai atlet. Selanjutnya hasil data kasar tersebut diubah dengan rumus T skor. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh 9 (Sembilan) jenis tes fisik atlet pencak silat dewasa kategori tanding, antara lain: (1) Fleksibilitas (Side Splite), (2) Kecepatan (Sprint 40 Meter), (3) Power Lengan (Push Up 30 Detik), (4) Kekuatan Perut (Sit Up), (5) Kekuatan Punggung (Back Up), (6) Power Tungkai (Standing Triple Jump), (7) Kelincahan (Shuttle Run), (8) Daya tahan anaerobik (Sprint 300 meter), dan (9) Daya tahan aerobik (Bleep Tes). Tes ini dinyatakan valid dan menunjukkan koefisien reliabilitas putra dan putri > 0,5.Kata Kunci: tes pengukuran, pencak silat, kondisi fisik. THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PHYSICAL TEST OF ADULT FIGHTING CATEGORY PENCAK SILAT ATHLETEAbstractThis research was aimed to produce a valid and reliable guide book for a physical test for adult pencak silat athlete in fighting category. This guide book was supposed to measure the physical condition of adult pencak silat athlete at the fighting category. This research was using research and development method. The data analysis techniques used in this research were the construction of standard score by the mean and standard deviation of T score. The T score was classified into five norms based on normal indication distribution, namely very good, good, moderate, poor, and very poor. The data taken from each test was the raw data from the result of each test achieved by the athletes. Then, that result was changed into T-score. This research reveals nine types of physical test for adult pencak silat athlete at the fighting category. They are: (1) Flexibility (Side Splite), (2) Speed (Sprint 40 meters), (3) Arm Power (30 seconds Push Up), (4) Abdominal Strength (Sit Up), (5) Back Strength (Back Up), (6) Leg Power (Standing Triple Jump), (7) Agility (Shuttle Run), (8) Anaerobic Endurance (300 meters Sprint), and (9) Aerobic Endurance (Bleep Test). This test is valid and indicates reliability coefficient of male and female > 0.5.Keywords: measurement test, pencak silat, physical condition.

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AB0267 BODY COMPOSITION IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.2318 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 1432.2-1432

Author(s):

N. Toroptsova ◽

O. Dobrovolskaya ◽

N. Demin ◽

L. Shornikova

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Body Composition ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Dual Energy ◽

X Ray ◽

T Score ◽

Osteosarcopenic Obesity ◽

The Mean ◽

Total Fat ◽

Appendicular Muscle Mass

Background:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex inflammatory disease that modifies body composition. Using the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in RA patients could be a method for body composition changes detection.Objectives:To study the body composition using DXA in patients with RA.Methods:The study involved 79 women with RA, median age 60 [55; 65] years. The bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry using «Discovery A» (Hologic, USA). Assessment of body composition was carried out, using the program «Whole body». Sarcopenia (SP) was diagnosed as a decrease in appendicular mass index (AMI) <6.0 kg/m2. Osteoporosis (OP) was diagnosed as a decrease in T-score <-2.5 SD. Osteosarcopenia was determined when T-score was <-1.0 SD, AMI was <6.0 kg/m2, osteosarcopenic obesity - T-score was <-1.0 SD, AMI was <6.0 kg/m2and total fat was >35%.Results:The mean duration of RA was 9 [3; 11] years. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 27.6±4.8 kg/m2. Disease activity score in 28 joints-erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 4.5±1.3 points for the group. 39 (49.3%) patients used oral glucocorticoids continuously. Appendicular muscle mass and AMI were on average 17.8±3.0 kg and 6.8±1.0 kg/m2, respectively. AMI <6 kg/m2was detected in 20 (25.3%) patients. 56 (70.9%) women with RA had total fat > 35%, while only 22 (27.8%) of women with RA had obesity according to BMI (BMI >30 kg/m2). Isolated OP was found in 13 (16.5%), osteosarcopenia in 7 (8.9%) and osteosarcopenic obesity in 13 (16.5%) patients RA. No cases with isolated sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity were detected. Only 3 (3.8%) patients did not have appendicular muscle mass, AMI and BMD decrease and overfat or obesity.Conclusion:About 97% women with RA had abnormal body composition phenotype: 16,5% - OP, 8.9% -osteosarcopenia, 16,5% - osteosarcopenic obesity and 54,4% - overfat.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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POS1018 IMPORTANCE OF LATERAL SPINE VIEW IN DXA BONE DENSITOMETRY IN PATIENTS WITH SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.4294 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 776.3-777

Author(s):

S. Miri ◽

H. Ferjani ◽

K. Maatallah ◽

A. Kasraoui ◽

D. Kaffel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Femoral Neck ◽

Structural Changes ◽

Age Of Onset ◽

Posterior Part ◽

Lateral View ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Lateral Spine ◽

Male Predominance ◽

T Score ◽

The Mean

Background:Osteoporosis is an increasingly important health problem among patients with spondyloarthritis (SPA). The Measure of Bone Mineral Density BMD is routinely carried out in an anteroposterior (AP) view of the spine. However, the syndesmophytes, ligaments calcifications, and the posterior part of vertebrae affect AP scanning. A lateral spine view is a more sensitive tool in assessing bone loss in trabecular bone.Objectives:We aimed to evaluate the association between lateral lumbar DXA and syndesmophyte grading in patients with SPA.Methods:We conducted a retrospective study including 75 patients with SPA. Bone density of the hip and lumbar spine was measured with a GE Lunar Prodigy Advance Bone Densitometer equipment. All patients had lumbar lateral, AP, and proximal femur DXA scans. The T-score, which measures the difference between a patient’s BMD and young-normal subjects, was computed and age-matched.Results:The mean age of the patients was 36±11 years. Male predominance was noted with a sex ratio of 4.76. The mean BMI was 25±5 kg/m2. Eight percent were obese. Fifty-two percent had Vitamin D deficiency.Forty-eight percent of the patients had axial SPA, while 52% had axial and peripheral symptoms.The mean age of onset was 27±7 years. Fifty-two percent of the patients had high inflammatory biomarkers. The BASDAI, ASDAS-VS, and ASDAS-CRP mean levels were respectively: 3.5±2.4, 3.1±0.9, and 3±0.8. The mean BASRI and mass were respectively 8 + 4.8 and 16.4 + 19.4. Analyses of T-score values obtained over the femoral neck revealed osteoporosis in 18.7% of the cases and osteopenia in 32% of the cases. On the other hand, analyses of AP, spine views revealed osteoporosis in 25.3% and osteopenia in 45.3% of patients (p=0.028, r=0.254). We detected the highest percentage of osteoporosis in lateral lumbar view and T-scores matched more closely with femoral neck values; osteoporosis in 29.3%, and osteopenia in 22.7% of the patients (p<10-3, r=0.562). BMD measured in AP, and lateral views were in good agreement (p<10-3, p=0.592). Age was inversely but not significantly associated with BMD in lateral (p=0.442, r=-0.09), AP (p=0.319, r=-0.117) and femoral neck projections (p=0.179, r=-0.157). Femoral neck BMD was associated with the activity of SPA (ASDAS vs (p=0.027, r= -0.295), and the mobility limitation BASMI (p=0.032, r= -0.247). Coxitis, BASRI, or mSASS were independent of BMD.Conclusion:We conclude that spine lateral view in DXA accurately measures BMD exceeding the AP spine views and femoral neck values. Therefore, structural changes do not affect this measurementDisclosure of Interests:None declared.

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SARS-CoV-2 serological assay and viral testing: a report of professional football setting

Postgraduate Medical Journal ◽

10.1136/postgradmedj-2021-140176 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. postgradmedj-2021-140176

Author(s):

Bahar Hassanmirzaei ◽

Zohreh Haratian ◽

Ali Ahmadzadeh Amiri ◽

Amir Ahmadzadeh Amiri ◽

Navid Moghadam

Keyword(s):

Standard Test ◽

Football Players ◽

Professional Football ◽

Serological Testing ◽

Igg Antibodies ◽

Current Standard ◽

Serological Tests ◽

The Mean ◽

Viral Testing ◽

Pcr Test

Purpose of the studyPCR is the current standard test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, due to its limitations, serological testing is considered an alternative method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 exposure. In this study, we measured the level of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibodies of male professional football players and compared the results with the standard PCR test to investigate the association between the two tests.Study designParticipants were male professional football players and team officials. Nasopharyngeal swabs and peripheral blood samples were collected for the PCR and serological tests, respectively. Also, previous records of COVID-19 testing and symptoms were gathered. Those with previous positive PCR tests who tested negative for the second time were considered to be recovered patients.ResultsOf the 1243 subjects, 222 (17.9%) were seropositive, while 29 (2.3%) tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 PCR test. Sixty percent of symptomatic cases with a negative PCR were found to be seropositive. The mean level of IgM was significantly higher in PCR-positive and symptomatic subjects, whereas the recovered cases showed significantly higher levels of IgG.ConclusionOur study revealed an inconsistency of results between the two tests; therefore, although application of serological assays alone seems insufficient in diagnosing COVID-19 disease, the findings are beneficial in the comprehension and the management of the disease.

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Internal Fixation of Lateral Trochlear Groove Osteochondritis Dissecans With Simultaneous Lateral Retinacular Lengthening in Adolescent Athletes

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/03635465211047851 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 036354652110478

Author(s):

Dhong Won Lee ◽

Joon Kyu Lee ◽

Young Chang Cho ◽

Sang Jin Yang ◽

Seung Ik Cho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internal Fixation ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Lysholm Score ◽

Trochlear Groove ◽

Adolescent Athletes ◽

Isokinetic Muscle Strength ◽

Subjective Score ◽

The Mean ◽

Tegner Activity Scale

Background: The goals of operative treatment for the adolescent athlete with unstable osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion are rigid fixation and prevention of recurrence. Purpose: To evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of internal fixation of lateral trochlear groove OCD with simultaneous lateral retinacular lengthening. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Adolescent athletes who had undergone internal fixation and simultaneous lateral retinacular lengthening for an unstable OCD lesion of the lateral trochlear groove were retrospectively reviewed. Subjective assessments included the Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score, Tegner activity scale, and an athletic questionnaire. Functional tests included isokinetic muscle strength, single-leg hop for distance, single-leg vertical jump, and Y-balance. Pre- and postoperative radiographs and magnetic resonance images were reviewed. Results: The mean ± SD age of the 17 patients included in this study was 15.9 ± 0.9 years; last clinical follow-up duration was 37.7 ± 8.1 months. At the last follow-up, the Lysholm score improved from 68.7 ± 15.3 to 93.4 ± 12.4 and the IKDC subjective score from 60.2 ± 14.7 to 88.7 ± 12.7 ( P < .001). The mean Tegner activity scale score was 9.4 ± 0.5 before injury and 8.9 ± 1.2 at the last follow-up ( P = .059). The limb symmetry indices of isokinetic muscle strength, single-leg hop for distance, single-leg vertical jump, and Y-balance improved at the last follow-up; the mean limb symmetry index was ≥85% in each functional test. Regarding the athletic questionnaire, 16 (94.1%) patients were satisfied with the surgery. At the last follow-up, 2 patients had higher ability after returning to sports, 11 had the same ability, and 3 had lower ability than the preinjury level. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging at 12-month follow-up showed that the OCD lesion appeared healed in 7 (41.2%) patients and partially healed in 9 (52.9%). Conclusion: Internal fixation of lateral trochlear groove OCD with simultaneous lateral retinacular lengthening in adolescent athletes achieved satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes. Therefore, this combined surgical technique could be considered an effective treatment for lateral trochlear groove OCD, with a high rate of return to sport.

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93 Does Spinal Bone Mineral Density Predict An Absolute 10 Year Probability of Sustaining A Major Osteoporotic Fracture

Age and Ageing ◽

10.1093/ageing/afab030.54 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. i12-i42

Author(s):

A Nandi ◽

N Obiechina ◽

A Timperley ◽

F Al-Khalidi

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Osteoporotic Fracture ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Fragility Fractures ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Major Osteoporotic Fracture ◽

T Score ◽

The Mean

Abstract Introduction Spine and hip bone mineral density (BMD) have previously been shown to predict the risk of sustaining future fractures. Although these have been shown in population studies, there is a paucity of trials looking at the relationship between BMD and 10 year probability of major osteoporotic fractures (Using FRAX UK without BMD) in patients with previous fragility fractures. Aims To evaluate the correlation between spinal T-score and an absolute 10 year probability of sustaining a major osteoporotic fracture (using FRAX without BMD) in patients with prior fragility fractures. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of 202 patients (29 males and 173 females) with prior fragility fractures attending a fracture prevention clinic between January and August 2019 was performed. Patients with pathological and high impact traumatic fractures were excluded. The BMD at the spine was determined using the lowest T-score of the vertebrae from L1 to L4. Using the FRAX (UK) without BMD, the absolute 10 year probability of sustaining a major osteoporotic fracture was calculated for each patient. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26 software. Results The mean T-score at the spine was −1.15 (SD +/− 1.90) for all patients, −0.68 (SD +/− 0.45) for males and − 1.23 (SD +/− 0.14) for females. The mean FRAX score without BMD for major osteoporotic fracture was 18.5% (SD +/− 8.84) for all patients, 11.41% (SD +/−0.62) and 19.7% (SD +/−0.68) for males and females respectively. Pearson correlation coefficient showed a statistically significant, slightly negative correlation between spinal T- score and the FRAX (UK) without BMD (r = −0.157; p < 0.05). Correlation was not statistically significant when males (r = 0.109; p = 0.59) and females (r = 0.148; p = 0.053) were considered independently. Conclusion In patients with prior fragility fracture spinal BMD has a statistically significant negative correlation with an absolute 10 year probability of sustaining a major osteoporotic fracture.

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Effect of Core Training Program on Physical Functional Performance in Female Soccer Players

International Education Studies ◽

10.5539/ies.v9n5p115 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 115 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cengiz Taskin

Keyword(s):

Functional Performance ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Training Group ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Control Group ◽

The Core ◽

Standing Long Jump ◽

Long Jump ◽

The Mean ◽

Core Training

<p class="apa">The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of core training program on speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump in female soccer players. A total of 40 female soccer players volunteered to participate in this study. They were divided randomly into 1 of 2 groups: core training group (CTG; n = 20) and control group (CG; n = 20). The mean (SD) age was 19.05 ± 1.15 years, height was 160.60 ± 4.22 cm, weight was 56.45 ± 3.33 kg, and sport age was 4.50 ± 1.24 for the core training group; the mean (SD) age was 18.55 ± 0.76 years, height was 159.10 ± 3.86 cm, weight was 52.20 ± 3.60 kg, and sport age was 3.35 ± 0.75 years for the control group. Following randomization, the 2 groups did not differ significantly (p>0.05) in any of the dependent variables. The subjects in the control group did not participate in the training and participated only in the pre- and posttest measurements. To evaluate the effect of core training over the functional performance, we applied a testing procedure that included measurements of speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump. The core training group showed a 3.4%, 5.9%, 13.3%, 4.2% improvement in speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump (respectively) (P<0.05), whereas the control group did not change (P>0.05). In conclusion, Core exercises were improved speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump in 18-19 years-old female soccer players. Therefore, it is believed core training is necessary for optimal sport performance and should not be dismissed for all sport branches.</p>

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Long term results after transepiphysal ACL reconstruction in children and adolescent

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967118s00017 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4_suppl2) ◽

pp. 2325967118S0001

Author(s):

Christian Eberle ◽

Wolfgang Schopf ◽

Andree Ellermann

Keyword(s):

Acl Reconstruction ◽

Cartilage Damage ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Angular Deformity ◽

Leg Length ◽

Growth Disturbance ◽

Children And Adolescent ◽

The Mean

The aim of our study was to review the long term clinical and radiological (MRI) outcomes of adult patients who underwent ACL reconstruction as children or adolescent with emphasize to the features of growth disturbance, angular deformity, meniscal and cartilage damage and revision rate We retrospectively evaluated patient who underwent ACL reconstruction in our clinic with arthroscopic transepiphyseal technique using hamstrings graft in childhood or adolescence between the years 1997 and 2009. A total of 43 Patients were assessed. 25 male and 18 female. The average age at time of surgery was 13,5 years (8 - 16 y.), at time of assessement 22,4 years (18 - 30 y.) . The mean follow up was 10 years (4 - 16 years). The physical development of the patients was assessed with the Lysholm score and the Cincinnati Knee score scale, their satisfaction was recorded on the basis of the IKDC subjective knee evaluation form and the Tegner activity score . Leg deformity or leg length discrepancy was evaluated clinically by the observers. The instrumented Lachman test using KT1000 and manual Pivot shift test was performed to assess knee stability. MRI was used to detect graft integrity, cartilage and meniscal damages. No significant leg deformities or leg length discrepancy had been detected. The average Lysholm score was 91 points (83 - 100), the Cincinnati Knee Score was 90,4 (79 - 100) points on average . The mean IKDC score was 92 points (82 -100). The Tegner-Activity-Score changed from preop 6,8 (2-10) to post op 5,8 (2-9). 2 Patient underwent revision ACL reconstruction due to rerupture (3 and 9 years post op). 2 Patients underwent meniscal surgery during follow up (1 resection and one refixation). KT1000 evaluation showed 67% excellent, 21% good and in 12% bad results. The MRI scan showed 42 intact grafts and one unverifiable graft. One patient with cartilage damage up to 3° (ICRS), 3 patients with meniscal degeneration up to grade 2. Each patient showed a free range of motion Our data underlines that transepiphyseal ACL reconstruction in children and adolescent with hamstrings is a save procedure leading to good long term results without causing angular deformity or growth disturbance

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